Carrot Cake Cheesecake: An Indulgent Twist on a Classic Dessert
A luscious combination of carrot cake and cheesecake that will satisfy your sweet tooth.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup crushed nuts (optional)
- 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the sugars and oil.
- Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
- Fold in grated carrots and pineapple.
- Pour batter into a greased springform pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Spread cheesecake mixture on cooled carrot cake and chill before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a dash of nutmeg to the cake mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Carrot Cake, Cheesecake, Dessert